horology Tag Posts Index

Unboxing A New Watch

I splashed £40 on a new watch and did an unboxing video. Unfortunately my prefered option of presenting it, @3speak, is having issues at present so I've started

Chronometer Excellence: Rolex's Standard for Unparalleled Accuracy

Rolex is unique for several reasons: Oyster Case: This was the world’s first waterproof wristwatch case, introduced in 1926. The Oyster case is a significant innovation

The Eberhard Chrono 4: Redefining the Chronograph Landscape

The Eberhard Chrono 4: Redefining the Chronograph Landscape The watch industry, steeped in tradition and meticulous craftsmanship, witnessed a bold innovation at

The 1966 Rolex Tudor Prince: A Timeless Classic with the Emblem of Royalty

The 1966 Rolex Tudor Prince: A Timeless Classic with the Emblem of Royalty In the realm of vintage horology, there's a particular timepiece that stands out for its

The Genesis and Evolution of Rado Watches: From Humble Beginnings to the Experimental Era of the 1970s

The Genesis and Evolution of Rado Watches: From Humble Beginnings to the Experimental Era of the 1970s The Founding of Rado: In 1917, in the quaint village of Lengnau,

How Apple stole the watch market.

The Apple Watch sold 14 billion dollars worth of units in 2020. Rolex sold 4.7 billion Omega is 1.6 billion Cartier is 1.2 billion Longines is 1.2 billion Patek

Custom modded G-Shock Rangeman GW9400

This is my custom modded G-Shock 9400 with "frog skin" strap. Its kinda chunky, but has amazing features including compass, barometer , altimeter and

Buying Time | A Wristwatch To Help Fight The Plague

Credits to: GIPHY As a piece of jewellery, wristwatches are something that most people enjoy by their lonesome, as an expression of its wearer's personality. Bold,

The Red Pig - Seiko's "Studio Ghibli Porco Rosso" Edition Watches.

Admittedly, while I do enjoy some anime, I've not heard of Porco Rosso before, maybe because its an oldie. Apart from Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop, I've not familiarised

A 1960s Racer - The Beauty Of Japanese Horology (Part 2)

Before I get started, I think apologies are needed, given that it's been just over one week since I posted Part 1, where I aimed to dispel the association of cheap

The Timekeeper's Handbook - A Guide On Horology

Previously, we had discussed the underappreciation of high-end Japanese watchmaking, and Part 2 will come soon, as we dive more into the watches that I'm most keen

A Hidden Gem - The Beauty Of Japanese Horology (Part 1)

I often think about a lot of things, sometimes even unnecessarily. As I was browsing the internet, learning more about my innermost interests and hobbies, it has

Frank Muller Encrypto - Mechanical Watch with a Cold Wallet for crypto

Frank Muller Encrypto Mechanical Watch with a Cold Wallet for crypto Screenshots Hunter's comment While I am not a Frank Muller fan, the Encrypto watch from the

The Perfect Number

It doesn't exist yet, we're building it. It isn't defined yet, we're defining it as we build it. The topics explored in this blog are #semiotics, #linguistics,

Starting your Watch Collection

If you're a fan of wrist watches, horology and things mechanical attached to your upper limbs, then you're living in interesting times. There is literally a plethora

Oris Aquis: 300m Dive Watch

This is for the watch fam on Steemit. You know who you are. Mechanical watches are an acquired taste. But once you have it nothing quite else will suffice. Comparing

How Rolex Became the Most Classic of Timepieces

Rolex wristwatches have embodied a simple elegance and timeless prestige, becoming the partner of choice for some of the greatest explorers, achievers and leaders

Illustrated Difference Between Watch Beat Rates

Yesterday I offered a post about how precise and finely finished modern high end watches are, today I wanted to share another great video I saw. This one compares

The Possibilities of Human Craftmanship

I'm a bit of a wrist watch enthusiast, a finely made mechanical watch is one of the few items one can buy today that has a working lifespan of decades or even a

Hebrew Calendar - Metonic Cycle

Intercalation, Metonic Cycle, Chronology, Horology, Hebrew calendar, Islamic calendar, Gregorian calendar, 19 equal temperament, Jew, Jewish, Islam, Passover,